Commonwealth of VirginiaAttorney - Assistant Public Defender I/II - Southwest Virginia Offices Commonwealth of VirginiaAttorney - Assistant Public Defender I/II - Southwest Virginia OfficesMartinsville, VAThe Assistant Public Defender must have compassion for our indigent clients, excellent legal skills, the ability to spot and anticipate legal issues, the ability to write, edit, and review motions and briefs, and the ability to make sound legal arguments in a courtroom setting. Virginia Defenders - Indigent Defense Commission (IDC) is seeking to fill numerous Assistant Public Defender positions that will serve our mission of protecting and defending the rights and dignity of our clients through zealous, compassionate, high-quality legal advocacy.